Jayla Hammel
Mrs. Coleman
6th Hour Writing
9th Febuary, 2023 Click! Clop! Click! Clop! The sound of horses hooves running to the North Church. There are similarities and differences between the historical account and "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere". One of the similarities between the two stories is that both talk about the two lanterns that were hung in the church. One of the differences in both of the stories is that in the historical account it says that Paul Revere rowed himself across the river while in "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" he was rowed across the river. Longfellow, the author of the historical account, used history and facts to make an interesting story about Paul Revere.
The historical account and "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" have many similarities. Both of these stories talk about the two lanterns that were hung in the church. As stated in the historical account, "Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-arch of the North-Church3-tower, as a signal-light,--
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This shows that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the author of the historical account, does talk about the lanterns that were hung in the church. As stated in "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere", "we would show two lanthorns [lanterns] in the North Church steeple; and if by land, one, as a signal; for we were apprehensive it would be difficult to cross the Charles River or get over Boston Neck"(par. 2). This shows that both of these stories talk about the two lanterns being hung in the church. The author of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" wanted to tell how they hung two lanterns. One of the lanterns on land the other on
Paul and William made to Lexington to warn the John Hancock and Samuel Adam about the approaching of the British a. Paul and William went two different direction in case one of them get capture by the British IV. The Old North Church provides interesting facts about its history A. John Pulling and Robert Newman played an important role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord 1. They hung the lanterns that signaled Paul Revere and William Dawe's ride on the steeple of the Old North Church B. Charles Bulfinch, Tom Hataling, Ann Beha, William Price built the church in December, 1723 The monumental building, Old North Church was an important part of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, that alerted the approaching of the British, also provided significant information about the battles. For these reasons, the Old North Church should be remembered as a significant monumental structure due to its purpose in the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and the lessons it taught us about the importance of defending our inalienable right.
This is Robert Wood reporter extraordinaire reporting live from the scene of the Boston Massacre. Eight bodies lie on the ground covered in bullet wounds, while six others are being medically treated. It appears a misfiring occurred when the colonists and British soldiers were in a heated argument. Someone dared the soldiers to fire their arms at unarmed people and indeed they did. The commander of these troops stated that he told the to cease fire but the soldiers continued their assault.
The author of this book through historical primary record such as diary entries, letters, poems, autobiographies and many other historical items has shared the true heroism of Paul Revere as well as others who defended and even died for the Rebel cause. Revere is documented doing such things as riding all over New England to share the movement of Gage’s men for months, burying a trunk full of documents during the Lexington Attack, and being fearless during his capture by Regulars from the Kings Own. Fisher leaves the reader with a better understanding of the patriotic man that Revere was willing to sacrifice everything for the rebel cause, not just lack of sleep on a cold New England night but he could not return home to his wife and children after this exhausting night warning all of the towns that Lexington and Concord were to be invaded and informing and convincing Handcock and Adams that they needed to go into hiding to keep the cause
Mama, mama who is that riding there horse through the village? Thats is Paul Revere! He was a silversmith and he was a nice young man. One of his most known affairs that Paul had was the Midnight Ride. When Paul was young he was quite a man.
When people think about Paul Revere and who he was, a lot of people will immediately think of the midnight ride of Paul Revere and not know the deep back ground of his life or his true personality. He was an iconic figure of the revolution and there were myths written about Paul Revere that just glorifies him when there are more about what he has done for the country. One example of that is the painting of Paul Revere done by John Singleton Copley that portrays Paul Revere in an iconic way by painting him as an iconic figure. Paul revere was a great man but like any other historical figure, he had many flaws. A lot of historians write about the ride but every historian has their own interpretation and views about the night of the ride and Paul
Paul Revere Compare and Contrast essay In both of the texts “Paul Revere's Ride,” and “Paul Revere’s Account of His Ride,” Paul looks for a sign from lanterns. If the British were coming by land, one lantern would be lit. If they were coming by sea then two lanterns would be lit. In “Paul Revere’s Ride,” the text states, “He said to his friend, “If the British march/ By land or by sea from the town to-night/ Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry-arch/ Of the North-Church-tower, as a signal light,/ One if by land, and two if by sea” (Longfellow, Line(s) 6-9).
Let me tell you a little more about the ride of Paul Revere. The author of the poem told the reader about the history behind the ride of Paul Revere. He tells the day and the month that Paul Revere rode. This was April 18, 1775.
Witchery‘s a hangin‘ error, a hangin‘ like they done in Boston two years ago! We must tell the truth, Abby!—you‘ll only be whipped for dancin‘, and the other things!,” (Miller 5). This quote reveals the theme of mass hysteria because it shows how scared Mary is of being caught, because she might be killed, because everyone else is afraid of witchcraft existing, and wanting to wipe all witchcraft out of Salem. Not only is the theme of mass hysteria found in The
Even though Longfellow’s poem about Revere makes him out to be super heroic, whereas the true story has a little more grit, Revere should not be discarded; he was a man who fulfilled his duty and had a mark in
Paul Revere compare/contrast One of the most well known historical figures in American history is Paul Revers. Many things were written about him, there was a poem called the “Paul Revere's Ride” the poem is written showing what Paul Revere had done for America. What some people don’t know about is the historical account from Paul Revere. In both of the texts they talk about many of the same events but what really stood out is how similar both of the texts talk about the signals that Paul had sent. On the other hand, only the historical account talked about other riders that took place in the event.
New York: St. Martin's, 2009. 284. Print. Thompson-Cannino, Jennifer, Ronald Cotton, and Erin Torneo. "Afterword."
“Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere , On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year.” By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem, Paul Revere’s Ride, is written by Henry Longfellow, and was published in 1861. Henry Longfellow wrote this poem after visiting the Old North Church and climbing its tower on April 5, 1860. The poem Paul Revere’s
Who that day would be lying dead, \ Pierced by a British musket-ball.” Additionally, “A phantom ship, with each mast and spar \ Across the moon like a prison bar,…” and finally, “Booted and spurred, with a heavy stride \ On the opposite shore walked Paul Revere.” Which these specific lines are exceptionally important to the order of the poem, and likely without them the poem would become very boring. This is due to the fact that the main reason anyone even adds this type of sentence is to create an exciting feeling, such as suspense. Throughout the poem Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Longfellow created a very strong series of
Paul Revere’s Ride Paul Revere is best known for a famous ride that he took to warn people in Lexington and Concord, about the British's plan to attack. There are two pieces of text to analyze. A poem called “Paul Revere’s Ride,” written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And also a letter written by Paul Revere to his friend Dr. Jeremy Belknap. The two pieces of text will also be compared so we can see the similarities and differences.
According to Longfellow’s poem, Revere waits for a signal; whereas, the letter Revere wrote to his friend says that he goes home to wait. “I then went Home…,” (Gilder Lehrman 1). The letter states that Revere rides a boat; however, a boat is not mentioned within Longfellow’s poem. “I told them what was Acting, and went to git me a Horse,” (Gilder Lehrman 2).